Wind Him Up - Saga

The other day while in the car with my parents, a song came on that I immediately announced was by Saga. This prompted my dad to reply " There are only three people in the world that must like Sage ; You, me and your uncle Mike". I think this is unfortunate, as they are a rather catchy, and more importantly Canadian, band from Oakville. Wind Him Up is one of my favorite songs by them, especially near the end where they bring down the song to just voice and synth, and build back up. I really enjoy Canadian music, and this song is a great example of it. I also recommend " On the Loose", both of which are on their 1981 album, World's Apart.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRqSXwsaHvE

Wind Him Up

Aldo's standing at his table
And he's wondering if he's able
To pick the number right this time

He watches as the wheel stops spinning
Sees the number that is winning
As he reaches for his glass of wine

Once he starts it's hard to stop
He's keepin'up a pace like a tight wound clock
Be sure you don't step in his way
He'll keep those numbers rolling
This may be his last day.

As all the bets are taken
Aldo lights a smoke, he's shakin'
From carnation right to the ground

He knows tonight holds one last chance
'n gives the wheel a final glance
Slippery fingers drop the money down

Once he starts it's hard to stop
He's keepin'up a pace like a tight wound clock
And as he leaves the table, [Female voice: "...better luck today?"]
You can rest assured
He's comin' back to try again

Wind him up, he can't stop
He's wound up tight just like the clock
That's winding its second hand up
Wind him up, he can't stop
He keeps on going 'round the clock
He's winding his second hand up

Wind him up, he won't stop
He's wound up tight just like the clock
That's winding its second hand up
Wind him up, he won't stop
He keeps on going 'round the clock
That's winding its second hand up

Wind him up, he can't stop
He's wound up tight just like the clock
That's winding its second hand up
Wind him up, he can't stop
He keeps on going 'round the clock
He's winding his second hand-